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Storm on the Horizon: Legislative Finance Committee Hears Concerning Economic, Revenue Forecasts
The Chamber released a special edition of the Legislative Roundup this week covering the July meeting of the interim Legislative Finance Committee, which took a hard look …
ALBUQUERQUE READS: Big Changes to Chamber Literacy Program in 2020-2021, Same Goals for High-Needs Kids
The Chamber announced this week that it will be adjusting the long-running Albuquerque Reads partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year in …
“COME OUT AND EAT”: Chamber Joins Mayor Keller, Talks Masks and Fund to Help Restaurants
This past Saturday, Chamber President and CEO Terri Cole joined Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at a press conference announcing supports for local restaurants, speaking about …
“WEAR A MASK, BRING BUSINESS BACK”: Chamber’s Mask Campaign Picks Up Momentum Statewide as Other Chambers and Leaders Join In
The Chamber last week launched a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of wearing masks in public, making a clear connection between this common-sense …
Yes on PPE, No on Premium Pay, and No Resolution on Paid Leave: Amid Strong Opposition From Businesses, ABQ City Council Acts on Ordinances
In their final hearing before the summer recess, Albuquerque’s City Council acted on two controversial proposals placing further requirements on business owners already struggling to …
2020 Chamber Awards: Chamber Board Meeting Announces Recipients of This Year’s Awards for Community, Elected Leaders
During a remote Board meeting Thursday afternoon, the Chamber awarded a group of legislators and community leaders with the 2020 Chamber Awards for their important …
Concerning COVID-19 Trends: Governor Lujan Grisham Pauses Re-Opening, Warns of Further Restrictions If Cases Continue to Rise
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow in New Mexico and particularly in Bernalillo County, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham last week extended the public health orders …
“The Best We Could Do”: Special Legislative Session Addresses Pressing Budget Needs, Small Business Aid, But Leaves Much To Do in January
It took an extra day or two longer than expected, but the special legislative session called to address the budget woes brought on by both …
2020 Legislative Summary: Chamber’s Latest Publication Summarizes Rollercoaster from Regular Session’s Budget Highs Through Special Session’s Solvency Lows
The Chamber released today its 2020 Legislative Summary, the latest annual roundup of significant policy and budget developments coming out of both the regular session this …
Updates on COVID-19 Grant/Loan Programs: New Guidance for PPP Forgiveness, and Bernalillo County Launches $5 Million Grant Initiative for Small Businesses
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has updated its guidance document on securing forgiveness for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans to reflect new flexibility provided to employers in …
